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INSTRUMENT PANEL
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AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
ACURALINK®
INDEX
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CLIENT
INFORMATION
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Devices That Emit Radio Waves
The following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when in
operation:
•  Audio system
•  Bluetooth® Audio
•  Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
•  HomeLink Universal Transceiver • 
Immobilizer system
•  Remote transmitter
•  Keyless Access System
•  Tire Pressure Monitoring System
DISCLOSURES
Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose
of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air
bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding
how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related
to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically
30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
•  How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
•  Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/
fastened;
•  How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake
pedal; and,
•  How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a
non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal
driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash
location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could
combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely
acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to
the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other
parties such as law enforcement that have the special equipment can read the
information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
The data belong to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else
except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information
about powertrain performance. The data can be used to verify emissions law
requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It
may also be combined with data from other sources for research purposes, but it
remains confidential.
Each of the above complies with the appropriate requirements or the required
standards of FCC (Federal Communications Commission) and Industry Canada,
described below:
As required by 
the FCC:
This  device complies  with Part 15 of the FCC rules.  Operation is subject  to the 
following  two conditions:  (1) This  device may not cause harmful interference,  and 
(2)  this  device must  accept any interference received,  including interference that 
may cause undesired  operation.
Changes  or modifications not expressly  approved by the party responsible for 
compliance could  void the user’s  authority to operate  the equipment.
As required by Industry  Canada:
This  device complies  with Industry Canada Standard RSS-Gen/210/310.  Operation is 
subject  to the following  two conditions:  (1) this  device may not cause interference,  
and (2)  this device must  accept any interference,  including interference  that may 
cause undesired  operation of the  device.
California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act
The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR-type batteries in this vehicle may
contain perchlorate materials—special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/
hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ for more information.
California Proposition 65 WarningWARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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Safety Messages
When you see the following messages throughout this guide, pay close attention.
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t
followinstructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your
vehicle, other property, or the environment.
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
DANGER
Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle and
follow the instructions set forth below, you will not accumulate dangerous levels
of carbon monoxide gas in the vehicle interior.
Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever:
•  The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
•  The exhaust system may have been damaged.
•  The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When  you operate a  vehicle with the tailgate  open, airflow can pull exhaust gas 
into the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the
tailgate open, open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown
below.
1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the
mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your parked
vehicle with the engine running.
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed. Even when the garage door is
open, drive out of the garage immediately after starting the engine. Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that expose you to carbon monoxide.
WARNING
Seat Belts
A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped
with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts and
wear them properly.
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts
All five seating positions are equipped with lap/shoulder seat belts with
emergency locking retractors. In normal driving, the retractor lets you move
freely while keeping some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop,
the retractor locks to restrain your body. The rear seat belts also have a lockable
retractor for use with child seats.
The front seats are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners to enhance
safety. The tensioners automatically tighten the front seat belts during a
moderate to severe frontal collision, sometimes even if the collision is not severe
enough  to inflate  the front airbags.
Proper Use of Seat Belts
Follow these guidelines for proper use:
•  All occupants should sit upright, well back in the seat, and remain in that
position for the duration of the trip. Slouching and leaning reduces the
effectiveness of the belt and can increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.
•  Never place the shoulder part of a lap/shoulder seat belt under your arm or
behind your back. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash.
•  Two people should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be very
seriously injured in a crash.
•  Do not put any accessories on the seat belts. Devices intended to improve
comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective
capability and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.
•  No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat belt or one that does not
appear to be working correctly. Using a seat belt that is not working properly
may not protect the occupant in a crash. Have a dealer check the belt as soon
as possible.
Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of a serious injury or
death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags.
Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them
properly.
WARNING

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Multi-Information Display
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
Main Displays
Lower Displays
Main Display
Customize settings Average/Instant
fuel economy
Engine oil life Range
Tire pressure for each tireElapsed time
Average speed
Odometer,
Outside temperature Trip A,
Outside temperature Trip B,
Outside temperature
Customized Settings
Use the multi-information display to customize certain features of your vehicle. The
customized settings are recalled every time you unlock the driver’s door with the
remote (Driver 1 or Driver 2). Settings are unique to each remote.
Scroll to the
Customized
Settings display.
SEL/RESET button: Enter the
selected option.Info buttons: Scroll through
the customization menus and
options.
Info buttons: Press to
change main displays.
Main display
Lower display
SEL/RESET button:
Press to change lower
displays.
How to Change a Setting
An example of how to change a door setting is shown below. Use the buttons to
scroll through and select various options.
1. Make sure the vehicle is in Park (P) to access the menu.
2. Press the Info buttons to scroll to CUSTOMIZE
SETTINGS. Press SEL/RESET to enter the menu.
3. Select DOOR SETUP.
4. Select AUTO DOOR UNLOCK.
5. Select your preferred option.
6. Exit out of the menus.

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Interior Lights
Located on the ceiling in the front and rear.
One-Touch Turn Signal
Use this quick and convenient method to signal a lane change.
Lightly push the turn signal lever up or
down for a three-blink sequence.
For a continuous signal, push the lever up
or down until it locks into place.
Wiper Operation
The windshield wipers and washers can be used when the vehicle is on.
Front Wipers
Right
Left
Intermittent Wipers
When you move the lever to the INT position, the wipers operate based on the
wiper delay. Adjust the wiper delay using the adjustment ring.
Cargo Lights
Located on the inside of the tailgate.
ON position: Interior
lights remain on.
Door activated position:
Interior lights come on
when any of the doors are
opened, the driver’s door is
unlocked, or the vehicle is
turned off.
OFF position: Interior
lights remain off.
Door activated position
OnOff
Off On
Door activated position
Front
Rear





Pull to use
washer MIST
OFF INT: Low speed with
intermittent wipe
LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe
On position: The light
comes on when you open
the tailgate, and goes off
when closed.
Off position: The light
stays off.On Off
Intermittent time
adjusting ring Long delay
Short delay
Headlight-Wiper Integration
When the headlights are in the AUTO position, they automatically turn on when
the front wipers operate for a certain number of intervals. The headlights turn off
shortly after the wipers are turned off, or if there is enough ambient light.

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HomeLink®
Program your vehicle to operate up to three remote-controlled devices around your
home—such as garage doors, lighting, or home security systems—using the buttons
on the ceiling.
Training a Button
Park near the system you want to program, and follow the instructions in the
flowchart below.
To retrain a button or erase codes, see the Owner’s Manual on the Owner
Information CD or visit owners.acura.com (U.S.) or www.myacura.com (Canada).
If you need help, visit  www.homelink.com.
Press and hold the button on the r emote
and the HomeLink button at the same
time. Then, while continuing to hold the
HomeLink button, pr ess and release the
button on the r emote every 2 seconds.
Does the LED blink at a fa ster ra te within 20 seconds ?
Press and hold the
HomeLink button
again. T
raining
complete
YES
NO
HomeLink indicator
ashes for 2 seconds,
then rem ains on. HomeLink LED
r
emains on.YES
NO
YES
NO
P osition the remote transmitter
1–3 inches (3–8 cm) from the
HomeLink button you want to program.1
Press and hold the desir ed HomeLink
button and the button on the r emote
transmitter .
Does the HomeLink indicat or (LED) blink at a f ast er
rate after about 10 seconds ?
2
a
The remote has a ro lling code. Press
the “learn” button on the
r emote-contr olled device (e.g., garage
door opener).
Pr ess the pr ogrammed HomeLink
button again; the remote-contr olled
device should operate.
Within 30 seconds, pr
ess and hold the
pr ogrammed HomeLink button for 2
seconds.a
Pr ess and hold the programmed
HomeLink button for about a second.
Does the devic e (garage door opener) work?
3
b
4
5
HomeLink
indicator HomeLink
buttons
Climate Control System
The automatic climate control system can maintain your preferred interior
temperature by selecting the proper mix of heated or cooled air and fan speed.
Seat Heaters
Quickly warm the front seats when the vehicle is on. An indicator in the selected
switch appears when the seat heaters are on.
LO button: Press to slowly warm the seat, or to
maintain continuous heating.
HI button: Press to quickly warm the seat. If left in
HI, the heater cycles on and off.
Return the switch to the center to turn the seat
heaters off.
Heat-induced burns are possible when using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or with sensitive skin should not use the
seat heaters.
WARNING
AUTO button:
Press, then use the
temperature control dial
to set your preferred
temperature.
ON/OFF
button
Fan speed
buttons Windshield
defroster
button
Passenger’s side
temperature
control dial
SYNC button:
Set the
passenger’s side
temperature to
the same as the
driver’s side.
Rear window
defogger
button
Recirculation
button:
Choose
recirculation or
fresh air.
A/C
button
Vent mode
button: Change
the vent source.
Driver’s side
temperature
control dial

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Basic Audio Operation
Connect audio devices in the front console, and operate buttons and displays for
the audio system.
USB Adapter Cable
Connect a  USB flash  drive  or other audio  device, such as an iPod®  or iPhone®.
1. Unclip the USB connector and loosen the
adapter cable.
2. Install  the flash  drive  or cable connector  to the 
USB connector.
Auxiliary Input Jack
Connect standard audio devices with a 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) stereo miniplug.
1. Open the AUX cover.
2. Insert the miniplug attached to the audio
device into the jack. The audio system switches to
AUX mode. Use the device to control the audio.
iPod and iPhone  are trademarks  of Apple,  Inc.
State  or local laws may prohibit  the operation  of handheld electronic  devices while operating  a vehicle.
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Learn how to operate the vehicle’s audio system.
Setting the Clock
On vehicles without navigation, use the selector knob to adjust the time in the
clock display. On vehicles with navigation, the time is automatically set using GPS
signals.
1. Press SETUP.
2. Select Adjust Clock.
3. Select the item to change (12/24 hour
mode, hour, or minute).
4. Make the necessary changes for each item.
5. Select Set to set the time.
6. Press SETUP to return to the main display.
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Learn how to enter a destination and operate the navigation system.
Basic Navigation Operation
A real-time navigation system uses GPS and a map database to show your current
location and help guide you to a desired destination. You can operate the system
using voice commands or the system controls.
To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain manual functions may
be inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Voice commands are
always available.
Steering Wheel Controls
Use the steering wheel controls to give voice commands.
TALK button: Press to give navigation commands.
BACK button: Press to cancel a command or operation.
Voice Command Tips
•  When using the Talk button, wait for a beep before saying a command.
•  To bypass the system prompts, simply press the Talk button again to say your
command.
•  When the Talk button is pressed, all available voice commands are highlighted
in yellow.
•  Speak in a clear, natural voice.
•  Reduce all background noise.
•  Adjust the dashboard and side vents away from the microphone in the ceiling.
•  Close the windows and moonroof.
Using the navigation system while driving can take your attention away from
the road, causing a crash in which you could be seriously injured or killed.
Only operate system controls when the conditions permit you to safely do so.
WARNING
NAVIGATION*
*if equipped
Talk button
Back button
Navigation Display and ControlsUse the controls to enter information and make selections.
MAP/GUIDE
button: Display
the map screen or
directions when en
route. INFO button:
Select items such
as calendar, traffic
incidents, and
system setup.
CANCEL button: Go
back to the previous
display or cancel an
operation. DEST/ROUTE
button: Enter
destination
information.
button: Change
screen brightness. Use
the interface dial to
make adjustments. Interface Dial:
Rotate to scroll the
map or menus. Move
up, down, left, or
right. Press ENTER to
make a selection.
GPS signal
strength
Traffic
status*
Current
map scale Current vehicle
position
AcuraLink®
message Weather
warning*Map
orientation
Current
streetLandmark
icon
*subscription feature
Traffic icon examples*
Weather icon examples*
Congestion
Incident
Weather
Construction
Road closed Clear
Cloudy
Fog
Rain
Snow

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Cruise Control
Maintain a constant vehicle speed without having to keep your foot on the
accelerator pedal. Use cruise control on freeways or open roads where you can
travel at a constant speed with little acceleration or deceleration.
Improper use of the cruise control can lead to a crash.
Use cruise control only when traveling on open highways in good weather.
WARNING
Activating and Setting the Vehicle Speed1. Press CRUISE. The CRUISE MAIN indicator appears.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed (above 25 mph).
Press DECEL/SET and take your foot off the pedal
to set the speed. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator
appears.
Adjusting the Vehicle Speed
Press RES/ACCEL to increase or DECEL/SET to decrease.
Each time you press the button, the vehicle speed is
increased or decreased by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
If you keep the button pressed, the vehicle speed
increases or decreases until you release it.
Canceling Cruise ControlPress CANCEL or the brake pedal. The CRUISE
CONTROL indicator goes off.
After cruise control has been canceled, you can still
resume the prior set speed by pressing RES/ACCEL
while driving at a speed of at least 25 mph (40 km/h).
Press CRUISE to turn the system off.
CRUISE button
RES/ACCEL button
DECEL/SET button
CANCEL button
Multi-View Rear Camera
When you shift into Reverse (R), a real-time image of the area behind your vehicle
is shown in the display, along with helpful parking guidelines.
The rear camera  view is restricted.  You cannot see  the corner ends  of the bumper  or what is underneath 
the bumper.  Its unique lens  also makes objects appear closer  or farther than they actually  are.
Visually confirm  that it is safe to drive before backing up.  Certain conditions (such  as weather,  lighting,  
and high  temperatures) may  also restrict the rear view. Do not rely  on the rearview  display, which  does 
not  give  you all information  about conditions  at the rear  of your  vehicle.
Wide view Normal view Top down view
Press the
selector knob
or interface
dial to toggle
between views.
Models with navigation
Press CANCEL to turn the guidelines on or off.
Rotate the interface dial to adjust screen brightness.
This only changes the brightness of the rear view.